WordPress security changelog
MEDIUM CVE-2026-66706 Deferred

Subscribe to Comments permits Author-level cross-site scripting

Subscribe to Comments through 2.3.1 permits an authenticated Author or higher to inject browser-executable content.

CVE / CNA score 5.9 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.
Component
Subscribe to Comments
Plugin slug
subscribe-to-comments
Affected
n/a through 2.3.1
Safe version
> 2.3.1
Published
Aug 06, 2026
Weakness
CWE-79 — Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

This CVE was published Aug 06, 2026 and is one of 7 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

No vendor-fixed release is available. Remove or deactivate Subscribe to Comments until an official security update newer than 2.3.1 is published.

A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Author Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Subscribe to Comments <= 2.3.1 versions.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Primary and upstream sources